James W Loveridge

April 30, 1944 - January 27, 2018

James W. Loveridge age 73 of Findlay died Sat. January 27, 2018 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on April 30, 1944 in Findlay to the late Olen C. & Maxine P. (Cole) Loveridge. He married Pamela A. Boger on March 1, 1968 and she survives in Findlay. He is survived by his children James (Julie) Loveridge, Findlay, Dennis (Addie) Loveridge, IL, Bridget (David) Lepley, AL, Aric (Aubrey) Loveridge, Forest, 12 grandchildren Christopher & Michael Loveridge, Caitlyn & Maggie Loveridge, Kyle, Kristen, & Katie Lepley, Alexis, Aidan, Addison, Abram, & Amelia Loveridge, and a brother Ronald (Lee Ann) Loveridge, Forest. Mr. Loveridge graduated from Mt. Blanchard High School in 1962. He was a US Army veteran stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1996, he retired from Rockwell International in Kenton after 30 years of employment. Mr. Loveridge drove for the Hardin County Veteran's Service Office and was a contract courier for Triumph Thermal Systems. He was a member of the American Legion #259 and McVitty VFW #1182, both of Forest, and served in their Honor Guard. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sports. He played fast pitch softball until he was in his 40s. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Thurs. February 1, 2018 at Clark Shields Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Gray officiating. Military Services will be conducted by McVitty VFW Post #1182, American Legion Post #259 both of Forest, and AmVets Post #1994 of Kenton. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Wed. January 31, 2018 at Clark Shields Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 1182, Bridge Hospice, or Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.Shieldsfh.com to view the life tribute video, send a condolence or share a story.